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Charlesite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.793.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
ZrSiO4

Charlesite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Zircon physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Charlesite and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Charlesite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.